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This Muse song changes key 14 times!

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Sign up for HDpiano: https://hdpiano.com?fpr=davidbennett 🎹 Check out my video on Muse's borrowing from classical music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XycSsn9YyM Most Muse songs display a level of musical complexity not seen in the majority of pop and rock music, but with their 2006 track "Take A Bow" they really took things to the next level! This song not only won't stop changing key, but the way it changes key is a clear indicator of Matt Bellamy's love of classical music. SOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGyUZm8fmv0 And, an extra special thanks goes to Chase Heeler, Peter Keller, Douglas Lind, Vidad Flowers, Ivan Pang, Waylon Fairbanks, Jon Dye, Austin Russell, Christopher Ryan, Toot & Paul Peijzel, the channel’s Patreon saints! 😇 SUPPORT ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/davidbennettpiano 🎹 0:00 Take A Bow 5:00 HDpiano 5:48 how the circle of fifths m